Activity Assistant

City of Lincoln; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

401k after 6 months

Long-Term Disability

AD&D

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oak Park Place is seeking an Activity Assistant in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The role supports residents by planning, organizing, and implementing recreational and social events to promote wellbeing and regular socialization.

Under the supervision of the Activity Director, you’ll lead activities, encourage participation, collaborate with other departments, and tailor programs to residents’ needs. A positive attitude and experience with the elderly are valued, with prior activity-related work preferred.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience working with the elderly preferred.
• Previous experience in an activity’s role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and execute a well-balanced activity program
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, and games
• Generate positivity and encourage resident participation
• Work with all departments to ensure resident needs are being met
• Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Elderly care experience

Activity role experience

Job description

• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

Description

Welcome to Oak Park Place, where your talents are celebrated, your growth is nurtured, and your work truly matters. We employ passionate individuals that are looking to help us write the next best chapter of our residents’ lives!

The Activity Assistant job responsibilities include planing, organizing, and implementing recreational and social events to enhance the well-being of residents with a goal of promoting regular socialization and physical activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Working under the direction of the Activity Director you will help organize, plan, and execute a well-balanced activity program
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, and games
• Generate positivity and encourage resident participation
• Work with all departments to ensure resident needs are being met
• Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly

Requirements

Activity Assistant Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Previous experience working with the elderly preferred
• Previous experience in an activity’s role preferred

Summary

What’s in it for you?

Enjoy the perks of being a team member in an environment that treasures the many gifts and talents of our residents and staff!

• Competitive pay and benefit package including health, dental and vision
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability, AD&D and life insurance
• Up to 80 hours of paid time off in your first year of employment
• Eligible for the Oak Park Place 401k after 6 months
• Company paid employee assistance program